Edwards Joins Bumpers College Staff

Robby Edwards has moved from the University of Arkansas athletic department to the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences.

Edwards, who had been working as the athletic department’s associate director of media relations since 2000, now is director of communication for the Bumpers College. The college’s dean, Michael Vayda, made the announcement via a university press release.

“His wealth of experience and ingenuity will greatly enhance our communications for recruiting, development and the entire Bumpers College,” Vayda said of Edwards.

Edwards, who began his new role Jan. 10, co-reports to Bumpers College director of development Mitchell Spearman. Among Edwards’ duties is assisting in the outreach, marketing and branding efforts of the college’s three-fold mission: food, family and the environment.

“I’m excited about joining Dr. Vayda’s staff, and developing and implementing plans to share the good news of everything happening in the Bumpers College,” Edwards said. “Food, family and the environment touch everyone in the state, region and nation. The work being accomplished in the Bumpers College leads to a better quality of life for all of us.

“We have wonderful stories to tell, and I’m looking forward to helping get that information out, and assisting Dr. Vayda, our faculty and staff in increasing awareness of our accomplishments.”

Edwards also will serve as a liaison to the office of university relations, work with the media, work on publications and the college’s website, among other duties.